2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs to feature top golfers and major prize money
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs begin on August 13 at TPC Southwind in Memphis, featuring the top 70 golfers in the points standings. This tournament series will include three events, reducing the field from 70 to 50 and finally to 30. Notable players in the mix include Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, while Jason Day and Keegan Bradley will miss the postseason. Each playoff event will carry significant prize funds, totaling $80 million across the FedEx St. Jude Championship, BMW Championship, and Tour Championship. The playoffs culminate with the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta from August 27-30, where the FedEx Cup champion will be determined.
- •FedEx St. Jude Championship starts August 13 at TPC Southwind.
- •Top 70 golfers include Scheffler and McIlroy.
- •Jason Day and Keegan Bradley miss the playoffs.
- •Tour Championship offers $40 million prize fund.
- •No cuts in any playoff events.
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — What to know about the 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs: Events, locations, prize money
"The series starts with the top 70 in the points standings with the field whittled to 50 and then to 30 before the FedEx Cup champion is crowned.
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